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Worcester 19:37

Race 4 CopyBet Daily Profit Boost Novices' Hurdle (2m)

16th Jul 26

Horse
Square D'alboni
Jockey
Harry Skelton
Trainer
Dan Skelton
Let's dive into the details of the horses leading the field at Worcester for the 19:37 Race 4 CopyBet Daily Profit Boost Novices' Hurdle. All eyes are on a 2-mile trek under conditions described as Good-good to firm in places. First up, Square D'alboni comes into this race as the one to watch. At a tender age of 4 and under the guidance of the adept Harry Skelton, he's not just any novice jumper. He's backed by Dan Skelton, a trainer with a healthy strike rate over the last 30 days, winning 16 out of 57 races. Over the past 180 days, Square D'alboni has hit the winner's circle once out of two attempts, showing promise. He's got a perfect strike rate in the last 30 days and also boasts three wins from nine starts in the past 720 days. Although this gelding doesn't have a proven track record at Worcester yet, the combination of Harry Skelton and Dan Skelton, especially at this track, has been lighting up the stats with 40 wins from their last 103 pairings over 60 days. Wait At The Gate, our second contender, shoulders more experience at age 7, with Brendan Powell steering and D G Bridgwater taking care of the training. However, the recent stats are a mix of hits and misses. With no wins in the last 30 days and the trainer's strike rate sitting at a modest 13% over 180 days, it seems like a tougher bid for Wait At The Gate. Furthermore, Powell's strike rate in the last 14 days is only 11%, which doesn't exactly scream 'front-runner' status. Imperial Trooper, another young 4-year-old gelding, rounds out our top three horses. He's coming out under the reins of I J Power with J Candlish preparing him for the race. His showings over different periods are modest with just one win in the past 720 days and no wins in the recent 180-day window. The pairing of rider and trainer hasn't had much luck either, with no wins from their last six attempts over 60 days. Our gelding, Square D'alboni, jumps out as the likely top pick for the race, not solely based on recent form but also considering the formidable jockey-trainer duo of the Skeltons, particularly at Worcester. They have a knack for getting it right, and today's setting looks ripe for a splendid performance. Fancy a flutter on him? Best of luck and remember, always bet responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:17 am on 16th July 2026

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